How the @Potus handover from Obama to Trump works

January 20, 2017 17:26

The presidential Twitter handle -- @Potus -- will be handed over later as Donald Trump becomes America's 45th president.

Outgoing US leader Barack Obama has promised followers that tweets from his eight years in office will be preserved.

It means if you currently follow the official account you'll be following an extra one this time tomorrow.

That's because Obama's tweets will be transferred to @Potus44.

Obama's White House team developed the strategy for the handover several months ago.

It seems clear there was a worry that tweets could otherwise be deleted.

"We are working to ensure these materials continue to be accessible on the platforms where they were created," an official blog states.

"Moving forward, the president and first lady can be followed on familiar handles: @BarackObama and @MichelleObama."

The same handover rules will apply to Joe Biden's @VP account and to @Flotus.

Michelle Obama's tweets as first lady will be preserved as @Flotus44 and Melania Trump will inherit her followers as @Flotus.

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